Methods of Research - Days 1 and 2 Recap

Examined the purpose of educational research, focusing specifically on action research.
Moved from observation to selecting and formulating researchable topics that are meaningful to our professional lives.
Share our ideas with colleagues in similar grade levels to help focus and narrow our topic of interest.
Discussed the differences between qualitative and quantitative research designs.
Realized that the selection of our design can help narrow focus on how to collect data.
Studied the purpose of a literature review, shared our media ecosystem.
Began our search for quality research on our individual topics.
Learned the purpose of the IRB process and examined why it was critical, especially when working with children.
Evaluated cost/benefit analysis when undertaking educational research.
Identified different time frames in research and related this concept to our own educational professions.
Defined ways in which to sample population and applied educational examples to each.

Days 1 and 2 Recap